Did Caligula really say 'Or do you wish me to kill you with a single nod?'?

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Or do you wish me to kill you with a single nod?

— Caligula Contemporary · Roman Emperor, made horse a senator

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"I have been born to be a god."

"I am the sun god!"

"I will make the world my slave."

"I am not afraid of the Senate, I am not afraid of the people."

"Remember that I have the right to do anything to anybody."

Reported by Suetonius, to a senator who disagreed with him.

Date: c. 39-41 AD

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